"This was a trip I took with my 10 year old daughter and I couldn't have felt safer at this complex. Ideally a rental car would make it easier to get out and about, but it is still possible to explore without one. You need to rely on the shuttle to get to playa blanca but it is totally worth it; the beach is beautiful with no crowds. However, the surf is extremely strong; be prepared!! Each meal is done as a buffet near the apartments, which is perfect when travelling with a fussy eater, and watching the monkeys trying to help themselves at breakfast was a real highlight. Although the majority of the guests are Spanish speaking, the staff have enough English that we could communicate and they were all remarkably friendly. they went out of their way to make our stay an unforgettable one."

"We stayed at Punta Leona for 6 days and had the best time! We were at the Selvamar Superior Rooms and they were awesome! Resort is beautiful with 2 beaches which are quiet and clean and breath-takingly beautiful. Enjoyed every minute. Lots of animals and birds around ...Staff was very friendly and helpful. Tour guide was great! He knew everything about everything!! You want to know about any tour inside or outside the resort, just talk to him. We have no complaints! Would love to go back !!"

"We stayed at this resort in December 2013. The resort itself was very good with lots of animals. We especially enjoyed having breakfast with the monkeys each morning.nThe resort grounds is very large and when you first arrive it takes a day or two to get your bearings and having arrived late in the day we found it difficult finding our way around that evening as there are not enough signage.nAnother very annoying thing about this resort is every time you order a drink or a snack from the restaurants or the pool they ask you for your room number. If it is all inclusive why do we need to give our room number constantly? The biggest feature of this resort is nature.nAll in all it was a pleasant week."

Punta Leona Beach Resort - Optional All-Inclusive

Conveniently located within a sixty minute drive from San Jose, the Hotel Punta Leona is situated on one of Costa Rica`s most beautiful beaches. Some of Costa Rica`s best beaches can be found at The Punta Leona Hotel, where you can relax in stunning surroundings, enjoy amenities such as an on-site canopy tour, and indulge in delicious traditional cuisine. Read More About Punta Leona Beach Resort - Optional All-Inclusive

Punta Leona is a private resort, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, pristine white and gold sand beaches and the deep blue waters of the Pacific, whose mission is to be a leader in ecotourism.

Guests will be swept away by the natural beauty of the resort. Punta Leona features one of the most important, private reserves in Costa Rica’s Pacific Zone, principally because of its geographic location and conservation plan. It is regarded as an excellent place for bird-watching with over 330 migratory and resident bird species, including the:

Brilliant Scarlet Macaw

Toucan

Trogon

Manakin

Hummingbirds

The reserve is also home to:

White Faced Monkeys

Spider Monkeys

Sloths

Raccoons

Iguanas

And a large number of Butterflies

The reserve has three easily accessible, well-marked trails. They are of varying difficulty and also wide enough to facilitate bird-watching.

Relax on pristine beaches set between the lush tropical forest on one side and the spectacular Pacific Ocean on the other. Observe the white sand being washed by the crystal clear water – an experience that calls for a refreshing swim.

Take advantage of the activities offered at Punta Leona: maintain your fitness through water aerobics; learn to dance to the Latin rhythms of Salsa and Meringue music; enjoy water sports such as boogie boarding or snorkeling.

The resort is convenient to many tourist attractions, like the Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Canopy Tours and White Water Rafting.The resort features awesome facilities, including:

Three pools

A Discotheque

An Amphitheatre

Lighted Tennis Court ,Volleyball Court, Basketball Court

Children`s Play Area

Mini Market

Souvenir Shop

Conference Center

Tourist Information Desk

Car Rental

Shuttle Transportation

24-Hour Currency Exchange and Reception

High Speed Internet

The resort features three different restaurants and two snack bars, each one with a unique atmosphere.

Leon Marino Restaurant: Located next to the pool, the Leon Marino Restaurant offers snacks and light food.

Carabelas Restaurant: Located in the Selvamar area, in a beautiful forest surrounding, Carabelas offers International and Costa Rican buffet style food.

Playa Blanca Snack: Located next to the amazing white beach of Playa Blanca, this snack bar offers light snacks and International food.

Punta Leona has something for everybody! Golfers will find a championship course nearby, where they can hit the green! Adventure seekers will find a canopy tour actually within the resort. Romantics may be interested in Punta Leona’s Wedding and Honeymoon services. Enjoy the pleasures of life and book this incredible eco-resort today!

What is New in Punta Leona!

Eco - Weddings:Because at Punta Leona we always care about the environmental and social impacts, we offer this option to make your wedding an environmentally, friendly and socially responsible event, at an affordable price without leaving behind the style.

OPTIONAL Purchase All-Inclusive and Enjoy [optional rate plan]:

Daily buffet breakfast featuring local and international dishes

Daily buffet lunch

Daily buffet dinner

All alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages at the hotel bars and Leon Marino Restaurant

Snacks at Blanca and Mantas Beach

One a-la-carte dinner for every 3 night stays

Guided walks in the private reserve

Entrance to the Butterfly Garden

Activities specially designed for children

Non motorized watersports

And Much More...

Map & Directions: Punta Leona Beach Resort - Optional All-Inclusive

When driving, it is important to follow the signs for Hotel Punta Leona, Jaco and Quepos. They will lead you to the hotel. Road map to Punta Leona.

The trip takes between 1 1/2 to 2 hours depending on traffic. When leaving San Jose take the main highway (Carretera Interamericana) going North towards Puntarenas. The highway will pass the Juan Santa Maria airport. Stay on the Interamericana for about 10-15 minutes more, until you see an exit for a town (pueblo) called Atenas. Take this exit and you will see a sign for Hotel Punta Leona. Continue to follow the signs for Hotel Punta Leona, Jaco and Quepos, as you go through the towns of Atenas, San Mateo, Orotina, and Tarcoles. The hotel is located on the right hand side of the road, about 15 minutes after you pass over the Tarcoles River. You will see a big sign and entrance gate on your right hand side; do not worry you will not miss it.

Other Transportation

Several serious car rental companies are operating in Costa Rica. You might pick up your car at the airport or the resort.

There are mini busses leaving from any hotel in San Jose everyday at around 8 a.m. that will drop you off directly at hotel Punta Leona. The return bus picks passengers up from the hotel reception at 3 pm everyday.

"This was a trip I took with my 10 year old daughter and I couldn't have felt safer at this complex. Ideally a rental car would make it easier to get out and about, but it is still possible to explore without one. You need to rely on the shuttle to get to playa blanca but it is totally worth it; the beach is beautiful with no crowds. However, the surf is extremely strong; be prepared!! Each meal is done as a buffet near the apartments, which is perfect when travelling with a fussy eater, and watching the monkeys trying to help themselves at breakfast was a real highlight. Although the majority of the guests are Spanish speaking, the staff have enough English that we could communicate and they were all remarkably friendly. they went out of their way to make our stay an unforgettable one."

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Sulka from Munster, In

"We stayed at Punta Leona for 6 days and had the best time! We were at the Selvamar Superior Rooms and they were awesome! Resort is beautiful with 2 beaches which are quiet and clean and breath-takingly beautiful. Enjoyed every minute. Lots of animals and birds around ...Staff was very friendly and helpful. Tour guide was great! He knew everything about everything!! You want to know about any tour inside or outside the resort, just talk to him. We have no complaints! Would love to go back !!"

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R Gaskin from Toronto, Ontario

"We stayed at this resort in December 2013. The resort itself was very good with lots of animals. We especially enjoyed having breakfast with the monkeys each morning.nThe resort grounds is very large and when you first arrive it takes a day or two to get your bearings and having arrived late in the day we found it difficult finding our way around that evening as there are not enough signage.nAnother very annoying thing about this resort is every time you order a drink or a snack from the restaurants or the pool they ask you for your room number. If it is all inclusive why do we need to give our room number constantly? The biggest feature of this resort is nature.nAll in all it was a pleasant week."

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Punta Leona Beach Resort - Optional All-Inclusive Deals & Specials

30% Off on Midweek Days
Discounted Rates for Sunday to Thursday Stays
Beachfront Property Location

White-Sand Beaches

Multiple Dining Options

Children`s Play Area

Bird Watching | Eco Tourism

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